Code of Ethics

FundED Strategies is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and faithfully adheres to its Code of Ethics.

AFP members both individual and business aspire to:

  • Practice their profession with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and adherence to the absolute obligation to safeguard the public trust;

  • Act according to the highest goals and visions of their organizations, professions, clients and consciences;

  • Put philanthropic mission above personal gain;

  • Inspire others through their own sense of dedication and high purpose;

  • Improve their professional knowledge and skills, so that their performance will better serve others;

  • Demonstrate concern for the interests and well-being of individuals affected by their actions;

  • Value the privacy, freedom of choice and interests of all those affected by their actions;

  • Foster cultural diversity and pluralistic values and treat all people with dignity and respect;

  • Affirm, through personal giving, a commitment to philanthropy and its role in society;

  • Adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations;

  • Advocate within their organizations adherence to all applicable laws and regulations

  • Bring credit to the fundraising profession by their public demeanor

  • Encourage colleagues to embrace and practice these ethical principles and standards; and

  • Be aware of the codes of ethics promulgated by other professional organizations that serve philanthropy.

More on the AFP Code of Ethics can be found here.